Lazarus Salii vs Sveinn Bjornsson

Lazarus Salii was elected as the third President of Palau, succeeding Haruo Remeliik who had been assassinated. His election marked a period of political transition for the newly independent nation.

Salii negotiated the Compact of Free Association with the United States, which granted Palau financial aid and defense guarantees in exchange for U.S. military access. The compact was controversial due to provisions allowing nuclear-capable ships, conflicting with Palau's anti-nuclear constitution.

Lazarus Salii died by suicide while in office, reportedly due to stress from political scandals and the ongoing controversy over the Compact of Free Association. His death shocked the nation and led to a period of political instability.

Björnsson was appointed Regent of Iceland in 1941, acting as head of state during the Danish king's absence due to the German occupation of Denmark. He exercised royal powers until the establishment of the republic.

Sveinn Björnsson was elected as the first President of Iceland after the country declared full independence from Denmark. He was chosen by the Althing (parliament) to serve as head of state, marking the establishment of the republic.

Björnsson was re-elected as president in 1945 without opposition, reflecting broad political consensus. He continued to serve as a unifying figure during Iceland's early years as a republic.

Björnsson was re-elected for a third term unopposed, continuing his role as head of state. His presidency was marked by stability and the consolidation of Iceland's democratic institutions.

Björnsson died in office on January 25, 1952, after serving as president for nearly eight years. His death led to the first presidential election in Iceland, which was won by Ásgeir Ásgeirsson.